Kent State University Blue runningback Dri Archer gets past Gold linebacker Dontavious Colson for a 33-yard first quarter run in the annual Blue and Gold football game Saturday at Dix Stadium in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

Kent State University Blue defensive end Andrew Christopher intercepts a pass and returns it for a second quarter touchdown against the Gold in the annual Blue and Gold football game Saturday at Dix Stadium in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

Kent State University head coach Paul Haynes playfully sets a block on Sophomore Justin Tress during warmups before the annual Blue and Gold football game Saturday at Dix Stadium in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)